In brief: Stanfordville man must register as sex offender

Stanfordville man must register as sex offender

A Stanfordville man will be registered as a sex offender at a hearing in December, per his sentence for child pornography possession, Dutchess County court officials said.

Judge Stephen L. Greller said he sentenced John Heller, 29, to six months in Dutchess County Jail, plus 10 years probation, for criminal possession of a sexual performance by a child, a felony.

Heller admitted that he had thousands of images of children engaging in sexual acts on his computer in April, Greller said. Heller told the court he obtained the child pornography by downloading it from others, according to Greller.

Heller was ordered to forfeit his computer and pay $1,450 in fines and surcharges.

LaGrange, Pleasant Valley curfews to start tonight

The towns of LaGrange and Pleasant Valley will enforce curfews this week for Halloween.

From today through Friday, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., it is unlawful for anyone under 18 to be out walking or driving unless accompanied by a parent or guardian in the Town of LaGrange. The full text of the local law establishing the curfew can be found at www.lagrangeny.org/town_code.php or call 845-452-9064.

The Town of Pleasant Valley also will enforce a curfew tonight and on Halloween, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. both nights, town officials said. Minors won't be allowed to congregate, loiter, wander or play in any public place, park, street, road or highway in the town.

Elementary school parents host bake sale on Tuesday

Parents at Vassar Road Elementary School in Poughkeepsie will host the school's first Election Day bake sale on Tuesday.

Proceeds from the bake sale will help purchase "needed books for the classrooms" at the elementary school, part of the Wappingers Central School District. The sale will run from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the school lobby, 174 Vassar Road in the Town of Poughkeepsie. For more information, call Donna D'Angelo at 845-240-1304 or email vassarkinrypta@aol.com.

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In brief: Stanfordville man must register as sex offender

A Stanfordville man will be registered as a sex offender at a hearing in December, per his sentence for child pornography possession, Dutchess County court officials said.